Bernard Williams | Politics and Moral Character
Williams looks at the politician as professional and, specifically, at what it means for a politician to act in "morally disagreeable" ways. He focuses on morally dubious acts that are political, such as trying to stay in office, as opposed to those having to do with personal enrichment. The question of whether morally disagreeable acts can ever be considered politically justified is his central concern.
-According to Williams, only those who are ___________ to do the morally disagreeable when it is necessary have much chance of not doing it when it is not necessary.
A) prepared
B) unprepared
C) reluctant
D) eager

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Williams argues that those who are reluctant to engage in morally disagreeable acts are more likely to avoid such acts when they are not necessary, suggesting a cautious approach to moral compromise.